[CQ-Contest] Ohio is now West Coast - rebuttal

[kr2q at optimum.net]

Thanks for your further thoughts on the topic.

Beside the "very old" wins by W7RM and N5AU (M/M),
Please check out N2IC/5 for "current" data.

CQWW SSB USA win in 2013  
SOABHP  7,529,827 points  4,338 Qs  160Z and 472 C.

The point is that the "impossible" is possible..even with no "huge JA runs" of the past which you cited.

If you refer to my original post on the topic, I do say that "historically, on average, that is true."
But if you don't try (think it is impossible), then you are sure to not win/place/show.

And besides, is it really ONLY about winning?  Having FUN is the key.  Winning is icing on cake.
There is great comradery in competition.

At least that is my approach (YMMV).

de Doug KR2Q